Posted By Linda Capeloto Sendowski On October 15, 2010 @ 4:18 PM In Menus for All Occasions | No Comments

Last week, Wednesday as I contemplated the deluge of rain that descended on Los Angeles, I was inspired to create a dinner menu of strong and complimentary flavors. The washed out, grey landscape needed a counter balance. The week before, records were set in the low 100’s, temperature wise and this day was pouring and 62 degrees. The bizarre weather, well, had everyone talking about the weather. Did you ever notice how people in public settings are more friendly and down right talkative when there is a subject, like the weather that everyone is safe to comment on in public without giving away anything about their private selves or political views or relationship status.

Before I drift into the psychology of human behavior lets continue about the food. Since it was a good afternoon to stay home and cook, this is the menu I decided on:[1]